The Prada Group recorded sales of Euro 3,586 million in the financial year ended January 31, 2014, a 9% increase on financial year 2012. At constant exchange rates, sales grew by 13%. Highlights: -Total sales + 13% at constant exchange rates -Retail sales + 18% at constant exchange rates -Same Stores Sales Growth + 7 % Sales channel Sales by Directly Operated Stores totaled Euro 2,996 million with a 12% increase on the previous financial year (+18% at constant exchange rates).

Bottega’s New Ads–New Jersey serves as the location for Bottega Veneta’s spring-summer 2014 campaign starring Amanda Murphy and Mark Cox. The Italian brand teamed up with South African photographer Pieter Hugo for the new advertisements. “I am a great admirer of Pieter’s portraits, which have an undeniable beauty, yet do not shy from challenging the viewer,” says Bottega Veneta Creative Director Tomas Maier about the collaboration. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

After two Kate Middleton-less months, our favourite duchess is finally back in the spotlight! Last night Kate attended a gala at the National Portrait Gallery, which is one of her official patronages, and the event was her first official engagement for 2014. Clearly we’re not the only ones taking note of all this official-ness: the Queen loaned Kate an impressive diamond necklace for the evening, one we’ve been fantasizing about since photos first emerged via the Twitter accounts of royal report

Just before New York Fashion Week, Pantone released its forecast for Fall 2014, citing “Radiant Orchid,” “Mauve Mist” and “Aurora Red” as some of the top hits. Well, yup. From ball gowns to the avant-garde, designers have kept their hues in check this season, using a pretty strikingly clear palette from which to create. Here are some of the standouts, Pantone-approved or otherwise: TangerineUsed by: Narciso Rodriguez on structural cocoon coats, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela on chunky knits and met

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is proud to announce that it will open its first store in India. The first store will be a flagship, and is planned to open in 2014. The introduction of H&M to India will be the latest in a series of important openings. In 2014, H&M will open its first store in the Philippines and Australia, showing H&M’s commitment to providing fashion and quality at the best price. “We are very excited to open our first store in India. It is one of the most

Free Energy–Much like the collection, Celine’s spring-summer 2014 campaign is a juxtaposition of frenetic energy and cool composure. With the help of choreographer Stephen Galloway, models Daria Werbowy (who also appeared in several previous ads for the brand), Julia Nobis, Amanda Murphy and Binx Walton pose for Juergen Teller in the label’s artful prints and modern silhouettes styled by Camilla Nickerson. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Photography by Peter Stigter You’ve heard of the Day of the Dead. Well, yesterday was the Day of the Debs at New York Fashion Week. Bright and early, my day began with a preview of the upcoming Charles James exhibit at the newly named Metropolitan Museum of Art Anna Wintour Centre (née Costume Institute) and model/actress/daughter of Isabella Rossellini Elettra Wiedemann modeling one of his original society swan designs. Then, it was onto Chanel HQ for a viewing of Karl’s latest collection of

Designer MICHELLE SALINS has recently launched her Spring Summer'14 collection. The collection is extremely young, vibrant and fun and has a perfect combination of night and day wear. Inspired by the clear blue Californian skies and sandy white beaches with a modern take on the classic hand crafted porcelain motifs, Michelle's designs are an ode to the sleek and chic style of California. The collection comprises of day and evening dresses with fitted and flared silhouettes, printed sheat

As a die-hard boot person, I am completely ecstatic to see that not only are boots going strong for fall 2014, they're also cooler, edgier, and, dare I say, more alternative than seasons past. I can't wait to try out these innovative mash-ups of classic and futuristic elements, compelling color play, and inspired shapes and design. Let's take a look at the Fashion Week runways: Nikki's already drooling over all those must-own accessories by Alexander Wang for fall, but I just have to brin

Gisele for Colcci–Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has landed a new campaign, this time for the fall-winter 2014 advertisements from Colcci Brazil. The blonde bombshell poses for Giampaolo Sgura (who recently photographed her for a Vogue Brazil cover) wearing short skirts and sporty shapes. Gisele previously posed for the Colcci brand in 2010, but you can see a first look at the new advertisements below. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.